The coronavirus vaccine is free of charge and only available via the NHS. Please be aware of coronavirus vaccine scams. The NHS will NEVER do the following:

• Ask for your bank account or card details.
• Ask for your PIN or banking passwords.
• Arrive unannounced at your home to administer the vaccine.
• Ask for documentation to prove your identity, such as a passport or utility bills.

For further information regarding the coronavirus vaccine, please click on the following link: NHS coronavirus website.

If you have received a letter from the NHS inviting you to book your vaccination appointment then you can go to the following website to book your appoint: NHS coronavirus vaccination appointment booking.

I would like to wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Unfortunately due to the new national lockdown measures in place the office will now be closed for the foreseeable future.

All the staff will be working from home now, but they can be contacted through the normal office phone number 0191 2327292.

Please take care everyone and stay safe.

Best wishes Sue and all the NVS staff .